Beats By Arthur Dubois
Arthur Dubois went viral this week after videos of his trap music beats started circulating. The 72-year-old self-taught music producer talks with NPR's Scott Simon about his newfound fame.
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Guest DJ Helado Negro Explores New Album And Shares His Influences
The prolific electronic musician stops in to talk about his influences and his latest album, This Is How You Smile.
Lawmakers Debate Merits Of Nickelback Band On House Floor
The band Nickelback got a surprise mention on floor of the House of Representatives Thursday when two Congressman exchanged strong opinions about the band.
Maren Morris Grows Into Her Own: 'I'm A Little Bit Of Everything'
For Morris, creating her sophomore album GIRL meant adjusting to writing on the road, taking on the country music status quo and exploring her confidence.
Watch Gary Clark Jr. Perform 'The Guitar Man' Live In The Studio
Gary Clark Jr. shines with a soulful rendition of "The Guitar Man," live in the KCRW studio.
Amanda Palmer's Songs Ring Out With Urgency And Compassion, Fury And Love
Palmer's latest album, There Will Be No Intermission, may be her sharpest blow yet.
At 92, The Man Who Wrote The Book On Berlioz Resumes His Case
To mark the sesquicentennial of the composer's death — and a new box set of recordings — Berlioz biographer David Cairns celebrates the one-time musical misfit from France.
'Quiet': A Global Anthem For Victims Of Sexual Harassment And Abuse
Artist MILCK talks about "Quiet," her song that became an anthem for women's groups around the world. (This piece initially aired Jan. 14, 2019 on All Things Considered).
New Music Friday: Our Top 7 Albums Out On March 8
Chicago rapper Juice WRLD's Deathrace for Love, a beautiful new self-titled album from Patti Griffin and Helado Negro's This is How You Smile are just some of our picks for the week's best new albums.
Tank And The Bangas Announce New Album With 'Ants' Video Premiere
The 2017 Tiny Desk Contest winners are set to release their first major-label LP, Green Balloon, on May 3.